Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream receives update 1.0.2

Nintendo released version 1.0.2 of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream worldwide on May 15, 2026. This update is meant to fix several important issues in the game. Players had reported a number of bugs that blocked progress after certain events.

About the game

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lets players create Mii characters based on both real and fictional characters. This unique gameplay gives players the chance to be creative and watch the interactions between different Mii characters. Players have taken that creativity even further by making Miis based on characters from non-Nintendo titles such as Overwatch, Dragon Age, and Final Fantasy.

Key changes in update 1.0.2

The update has fixed numerous issues players encountered. One of the most notable bug fixes was tied to game progression: some players were unable to continue after building up their island. Other bugs were also addressed that could lead to data corruption when saving progress. This happened, for example, after a Mii character confessed their feelings and saving was no longer possible.

Sales figures and popularity

Since launching in April 2026, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has already sold more than 3.8 million copies in its first two weeks. Nintendo reported that around 40% of players are playing the game on Switch 2, which is surprising given the minimal differences between the original Switch and Switch 2. Switch 2 players benefit from faster load times and access to GameChat.

These recent updates show Nintendo's ongoing support for the game, indicating the company is committed to improving the user experience. The updates help sustain Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's popularity within the life simulation genre on current-generation consoles.